gender equality Archives

April 19, 2024

The SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 2.0, held in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Japan, was a landmark event in promoting gender equality in the IT & BPM sector. As the first-ever women in tech conference, held for the 2nd Consecutive year in Sri Lanka, it convened industry leaders, […]

April 3, 2024

A transformative Women Empowerment initiative aimed at fostering gender diversity and inclusion across the Group Colombo, 22 March 2024: In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Sunshine Holdings PLC announced the launch of Project ‘WE’, a Women Empowerment initiative dedicated to fostering organization gender balance and empowering the female workforce. This move emphasizes the company’s commitment […]

March 12, 2024

In today’s dynamic work landscape, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have emerged as essential pillars for forward-thinking companies. The logistics industry, known for its fast-paced and often physically demanding nature, has traditionally been male-dominated. However, Scanwell Logistics Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, has been empowering its female employees by breaking down barriers to entry, promoting career advancement […]

March 8, 2024

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) is an organization built on a foundation of unwavering dedication to gender equality and inclusion. With a firm commitment to eliminating gender discrimination, PLC has implemented extensive mechanisms and programmes to ensure that women have the support they need to achieve their fullest potential. By working to ensure that […]

March 8, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 8, 2023—Thirteen of the leading companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have pledged their support to increase women’s representation at both their management and board levels. The move comes as IFC partnered with the CSE for the eighth consecutive year for the ‘Ring the Bell for […]

April 8, 2022

At first glance, the lives of Hemamali Paranavithana and S.K. Wathsala Kumari appear differently from each other. Hemamali is an Assistant Manager of Human Resource Development (HRD) and Health at Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) while Wathsala earns her living by plucking tea at Lower Division, Nuwara-eliya Estate managed by KVPL. […]

November 11, 2021

The panel discussion is envisioned to celebrate the creative efforts of women filmmakers who make an immeasurable contribution to the enrichment of the industry and to discuss how the industry can re-invent itself to reduce gender disparity DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 11, 2021/ — In alignment with the company’s relentless commitment […]

November 2, 2021

Becomes first organisation in the country to reach ‘EDGE Move’ level 2 November, 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka – Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has been certified at the second highest level of the three-tiered Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) Certification – “Move: Showcasing Progress”, marking a first for Sri Lanka. The Bank’s […]

October 18, 2021

Colombo, October 18, 2021 – Leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Brandix has embarked on a journey to strengthen the company’s gender equality policies and procedures with technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to support and provide an inspiring workplace culture for its employees. In line with this agreement, Brandix together […]

December 18, 2020

Colombo, Sri Lanka (17 Dec 2020) – Sri Lanka ranks 90 out of 189 in the Gender Inequality Index (2019). Over the years, significant strides have been made to create equal opportunities for women, particularly in terms of free and equal access to education and healthcare. However, in the face of structural […]

SLASSCOM holds Women in Tech Conference 2.0: Empowering Gender Equality & Inclusivity in the Sri Lankan tech industry

Sunshine Holdings elevates commitment to workplace gender equality with the launch of Project ‘WE’

Scanwell Logistics: Leading the way for Gender Equality and Inclusion in the Logistics industry

PLC Stands in Solidarity with Women Worldwide on International Women’s Day

IFC and Colombo Stock Exchange Ring the Bell for Gender Equality with 13 Top Sri Lankan Companies Pledging to Increase Women’s Corporate Leadership

Driving gender equality in the plantation sector

Advancing gender equality & celebrating women empowerment at Dubai Expo 2020: Canon to bring together women trailblazers from the Middle-East and African film industry in a thought-provoking panel discussion

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka globally recognised for gender equality with EDGE Certification

Brandix strengthens Gender Equality focus with support from UNFPA

Equal partners: Engaging men and boys for gender equality